Serious Austin Mini and Ford Fiesta crash on the A78 - 23 Oct 1994

Accident reference 199497XB05310

Serious Accident

Accident summary

On Sunday 23 October 1994 at 17:45 a serious collision occurred near A78 involving 2 vehicles (austin mini, ford fiesta) and 2 casualties (1 serious, 1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as darkness - no lighting.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 60 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction
  • Setting: Rural

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 199497XB05310
Police Reference 97XB05310
Date & Time
Sunday
Severity Serious
Vehicles Involved 2
Casualties 2
Police Force Strathclyde

Road & Location Details

Area Type Rural
First Road A78
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 60 mph
Local Authority District 850

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Darkness - no lighting
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (2)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model AUSTIN MINI
Vehicle Age 12 years
Engine Capacity 998cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Turning right

Driver Information

Age 85
Sex Female

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model FORD FIESTA
Vehicle Age 2 years
Engine Capacity 1117cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 66
Sex Female

Casualties (2)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Serious
Type Unknown
Age 85
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 1

Additional Details

Casualty 2

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 66
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.